Oracle DBA

Valencia  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Oracle DBA long-term contract with an international client in Valencia, Spain. Multinational and English speaking environment.

Experience required is Oracle database administration and database hosting services, Oracle RAC and stretched clusters experience (also known as 'expanded clusters' or 'distance clusters').

Initial stage Skype interviews commence in early June.

Your Oracle DBA activities will include:
  • Provide technical support, management and new solutions Oracle Databases and for Managed Oracle Database Hosting services.
  • Design, install, configure and support Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) including Stretched Clusters.
  • Implement backups using RMAN, disaster recovery using DataGuard, monitoring using Oracle Enterprise Manager.
  • Apply database patches, updates and perform upgrades.
  • Co-ordinate with the application and database vendors for resolution of problems (functional bugs, performance issues, etc).
  • Assist with disaster recovery tests, performance tuning, monitor capacity and perform routine support activities.
  • Troubleshoot database-related issues.
  • Provide standby and on-call support as and when required.
  • Perform other duties, as required.
Your skills and experience should include:
  • Excellent knowledge in the installation and administration of Oracle Databases with a minimum of 5+ years as an Oracle DBA.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
  • Good experience supporting Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) including Stretched Clusters.
  • 11gR1/11gR2 installation and troubleshooting experience including production performance issues.
  • Experience with SQL and PL/SQL development.
  • Knowledge of performance tuning tools like AWR, ADDM, EM, ASH etc.
  • Experience with disaster recovery, RMAN, backup and similar.
  • ITIL
  • Able to live and work in Valencia, Spain.

Valencia is a great city and 3rd largest in Spain. It has a great atmosphere and amazing architecture, an excellent beach, amazing restaurants and food (including the original Paella) beautiful weather, modern art centres, regular festivals; and above all an incredibly low cost of living. However, this role is for someone interested in living and working in this environment - not if you're only interested in high earning potential.

Contact Alex for more information and to apply.

Start date
n.a
Duration
6 months + extensions
(extension possible)
From
Quanta Consultancy Services
Published at
13.06.2018
Project ID:
1570912
Contract type
Freelance
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